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Improved education for kids with disabilities ‘a must’

Improved education for kids with disabilities ‘a must’

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:57 pm | Reported by Geraldine Holt

Felicity Maddison from Carers Queensland has issued a plea for an overhaul of education services for children with disabilities in Queensland.

Claims abortion laws putting QLD women at risk

Claims abortion laws putting QLD women at risk

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:51 pm | Reported by Aidan Caldwell

Queensland abortion laws are putting women in danger and have led to a rise in backyard terminations, according to pro-choice lobby groups.

Brisbane Festival set for spectacular start

Brisbane Festival set for spectacular start

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:24 pm | Reported by Tom Monsen

The QBE Riverfire on September 12 will once again kick off the Brisbane Festival which this year stretches to October 3. Organisers promise that the Riverfire will include a bigger and better fireworks display than previous years.

Aged care workers face sack for not having heat pack qualifications

Aged care workers face sack for not having heat pack qualifications

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:21 pm | Reported by Chris Loy

A Federal Government ruling on qualifications means a number of nursing home workers will now be out of a job. Chris Loy reports…

Mango pits could eliminate Listeria

Mango pits could eliminate Listeria

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:14 pm | Reported by Joshua Brockbank

New research shows the humble mango seed could soon be used as mans latest weapon against the deadly Listeria virus.

Ipswich welcomes ‘The Makeup Room’

Ipswich welcomes ‘The Makeup Room’

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:06 pm | Reported by Elizabeth Armstrong

Brisbane-based makeup artists Ellen Armstrong and Kate Johnston were welcomed to Ipswich with open arms as they launched their business venture ‘The Makeup Room’ last month.

Students refused service at South Bank

Students refused service at South Bank

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:03 pm | Reported by Wendy Fung

South Bank businesses are participating in a student lock-out trial initiated by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to prevent vandalism and truancy.

Artists run the show in Brisbane’s Valley

Artists run the show in Brisbane’s Valley

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 2:39 pm | Reported by Sally Claxton

Artist-run initiatives are leading the charge on the Brisbane art scene, as multi-purpose galleries and studios like Jugglers Art Space in Fortitude Valley provide an outlet for local talent.

Life is the winner at Transplant Games

Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:44 pm | Reported by Stephanie Bourke

The 17th World Transplant Games proved to be a great success on the Gold Coast last week in raising awareness on organ donation.

Fashion graduates go global

Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:29 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides

Although Brisbane has emerged as a fashion hub, many fashion graduates are foregoing the local market and are seizing opportunities overseas.